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Minister of State for Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Ian Hayles, is encouraging farmers in St. James to stick with banana production, noting that the sector offers significant potential for job creation and earnings.
He made the appeal on June 28,...
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As Government moves to provide more spaces for students at the secondary level, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, on June 28 broke ground for construction of the Cedar Grove High School in Gregory Park, St. Catherine.
The school,...
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The 32 newly commissioned Justices of the Peace (JPs) for the parish of St. James, have been called upon to be standard bearers in their communities.
“I call upon you, Justices of the Peace, to do everything in your powers to stem the tides o...
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The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) is advising the public that Emergency Response Teams from the ODPEM, the National Environmental Planning Agency (NEPA) and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) have conducted a reconn...
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Students at the Independence City Primary School in Portmore, St. Catherine, now have increased access to computer equipment, which is expected to enhance the literacy and numeracy programmes at the institution.
The equipment, valued at US$15,000, ...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Noel Arscott, says the region must place high priority on the issue of disaster management.
He noted that the Caribbean region is considered to be the second most disaster prone in the wo...
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Ground has been broken for the construction of the Cedar Grove High School in Gregory Park, St. Catherine.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller and Education Minister, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites, headed the list of officials who&n...
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I have taken note of a statement issued by Dr. Horace Chang, Opposition Spokesman on Housing, Water, Environment and Climate Change. Dr Chang’s statement is misleading, mischievous, unfounded and has no basis in truth. Immediately after the Gover...
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The remarkable dexterity of the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF), and other local and international uniformed groups, thrilled the thousands of Jamaicans, who attended last night’s (June 28) opening of theJamaica Military Tattoo 2012.
From an exhi...
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Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Hon. Phillip Paulwell, says electricity coverage across Jamaica currently stands at approximately 97.5 per cent.
Speaking at the St. Andrew Rotary Club’s 2012/13 installation banquet held recen...
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Industry, Investment and Commerce Minister, Hon. Anthony Hylton, says critical focus will be placed on the services sector as the government continues its thrust towards economic development.
Among the areas for attention are health, information co...
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State Minister for Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, said the Ministry is working to address trade constraints within the region, including the trade imbalance between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago.
“We are wo...
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Some 17 residents of the St. Benedict's Heights Operation PRIDE development in East Rural St. Andrew, on June 27, received certificates of titles from the Housing Agency of Jamaica (HAJ) for serviced lots acquired in the community, during a ceremon...
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One million Jamaica 50 commemorative pins will go on sale starting Friday June 29th, when the Jamaica 50 Secretariat launches its One Million Pins (OMP) Initiative at the National Senior Championships at the National Stadium.
The OMP Initiative see...
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SALUTATION:
Mr. Chairman
Hon. Anthony Hylton, Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce
Other Government Officials
Members of the Diplomatic Corps
Private Sector Leaders
Ladies and Gentlemen
I am pleased to jo...
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Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Charge of Area One, Devon Watkis, is appealing to residents of Mount Salem in St. James to embrace the law enforcement personnel serving the area.
The appeal comes in the wake of a recent newspaper article,...
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A total of 89 officers attached to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) were presented with national medals of honour during a ceremony held on Wednesday (June 27) at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston.
Of the number, 66 officers received me...
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As the nation gears up to celebrate its 50th year of Independence, the country’s oldest company, J. Wray and Nephew Limited has re-packaged one of its premier products, signaling its continued dedication to nationhood.
The company launched th...
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Local Government and Community Development Minister, Hon. Noel Arscott, says he is on a mission to transform the imageof his Ministry and to institutionalise a culture of openness and accountability.
“We (pledge) to build an image of local go...
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Residents of Montego Bay and adjoining communities in St. James were treated to the country’s rich cultural heritage, as the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC), in collaboration with the Parish Council, officially launched its celebra...
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